AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix Released; Check BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS Seats

The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has uploaded the AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat matrix for the 2026-27 academic session. The matrix provides course-wise and institute-wise seat details for candidates participating in AACCC UG counselling. AACCC's September 9 notice stated that new colleges were added to the Round 1 seat matrix and that the updated matrix was being uploaded on the counselling portal. The notice also revised the Round 1 choice-filling timeline. The official AACCC UG counselling portal lists BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS and B.Pharm-ITRA among the undergraduate programmes covered by AACCC counselling.

AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Important Dates

AACCC has revised the Round 1 schedule through its September 9 notice. The updated timeline is as follows:

Candidates should follow the server time displayed on the AACCC portal while completing choice filling and locking.

Which Courses Are Included in the AACCC UG Counselling?

AACCC's official UG counselling page lists the following undergraduate programmes:

1. Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
2. Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
3. Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
4. Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
5. B.Pharm-ITRA
6. Candidates should select the relevant seat matrix according to their preferred course and participating institute.

Which Seats Are Covered Under AACCC UG Counselling?

AACCC conducts online counselling for 15% All India Quota seats in Government and Government Aided institutions for the applicable AYUSH streams. The committee also conducts counselling for 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities and National Institutes covered under its counselling framework. For private AYUSH institutions, the AIQ counselling is conducted by the respective State or Union Territory counselling authority, according to AACCC's official counselling framework.

How to Check the AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix?

Candidates can check the seat matrix through the official AACCC UG counselling portal.

1. Visit the official AACCC website.
2. Open the UG Counselling section.
3. Check the latest Round 1 seat matrix notice.
4. Select the PDF corresponding to the relevant course or institution category.
5. Download the document and review the available seats.
6. Use the seat details while preparing counselling choices.

AACCC's UG counselling page currently provides access to the 2026-27 counselling process and candidate registration.

Why Should Candidates Check the Seat Matrix?

The seat matrix gives candidates a clearer picture of the seats available for the counselling round. Candidates can use the institute-wise and category-wise information to prepare their preferences before submitting choices. Checking the matrix can also help candidates identify participating institutions and understand the distribution of seats across the relevant categories.

AYUSH NEET UG Round 1 Choice Filling

According to AACCC's September 9 notice, the Round 1 choice-filling facility is available from September 10 to September 13, 2026. Choice locking will be available from 2 PM to 11:55 PM on September 13, as per server time. Candidates should review their choices carefully before locking them. The preference order can directly affect the seat considered during the allotment process.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

1. Check the latest Round 1 seat matrix.
2. Review available seats for their preferred course and institute.
3. Complete any applicable registration requirements.
4. Fill choices between September 10 and 13.
5. Lock choices by 11:55 PM on September 13.
6. Check the Round 1 allotment result on September 16.
7. Report to the allotted institute between September 17 and 23, if allotted a seat.
8. AACCC has also advised candidates to use the official portal for registration and counselling-related activities.